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Biddy from Sligo has two additional parts added to the traditionally know 1st and 2nd by Pipe Major G.S. MacLennan. It should be noted that this jig is not for the faint hearted with some very tricky passages, particularly in the added parts!! You can see the score for this here.

Level 3
Intermediate. Made or making the transition to bagpipes, and being familiar with different types of tunes and time signatures. Knowledge of all embellishments. Equivalent to CLASP Grade 3, or North American Grade 4/5.

Level 2
Advanced intermediate. Familiar with 4 part tunes in most time signatures. A little knowledge of piobaireachd. Roughly of CLASP Grade 2/3 or North American Grade 2/3.

Level 1
Proficient. Good knowledge of different types of tunes. CLASP Grade 1 or North American Grade 1 and above.